We are all busy in the gardens clearing away the summer crops, mulching out beds and tidying up poly tunnels. We have lots and lots of fabulous greens and roots in the ground and the taste of these is amazing but the one thing that has been out of this world are the melons that […]
“And as if by magic Mother Nature flicks a switch and the countryside it dressed in colours of gold”It’s beautiful here on the farm and driving around on deliveries and errands. The leaves are turning from the deep green to autumnal colours of oranges, browns and golds. The sky has change colour and the light […]
The nights are drawing in so I feel it perfectly acceptable to mention the fast approaching big day “Christmas Day!!”You know my love of the festive period and my love of a bit of organisation. Well these two can happily collide. The end of September beginning of October is the perfect time to start your […]
I’m writing this snacking on a slice of homemade bread with homemade hummus and thick slices of the most fabulous Christmas farm tomatoes. Lunch just doesn’t get much better than this. And all the ingredients are available in the extras or the farm shop. Y’all know I’m a lazy cook so all these things are […]
There is a definite change in the light this week. It’s dark by 9pm and the misty mornings have a feel of autumn about them. The temperature for September so far has been fabulous but the air does smell and feel like the year is turning. I’m really enjoying this weather, hot a bright during […]
The weather is turning, with cooler mornings and the day’s slowly shortening. Part of me is ready to work shorter days and slow down, part of me is disappointed. We really haven’t had much of a summer. A fabulous hot and dry spring was followed by a cool and wet summer. Not ideal growing conditions […]
You may not be having the best summer holiday weather but spare a thought for the growers. There is a desperate lack of sunshine, such poor light and warm damp conditions. Perfect for bugs, beasties, moulds and rusts. There is some better or more seasonal weather forecast for next week so fingers crossed.Menu ideas for […]
Hi everyone, it seems to be weeks now that we haven’t had any sun. The temperatures aren’t too bad but the sun has evaded us. We need the sun to ripen all the lovely fruits and vegetables we have growing here. So everyone is feeling a little down hearted. Fingers crossed for an up turn […]
This week is the start of some people’s summer holidays. It’s a difficult time for so many. With added stresses that it brings. Being organised and having a little bit of a plan is the only way to make this a great time, not break the bank and not have everyone coming down with colds […]
I’ve been craving a curry so I’m making a one with the chops in this weeks box. You can take the meat off the bone but I don’t. I rub the chops with cumin, ginger, chilli and garam masala and a little olive oil. Leave them in the fridge for a few hours then grill […]
